]]>1Buccaneers Move Roster To 53https://www.profootballrumors.com/2018/09/buccaneers-move-roster-to-53
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2018/09/buccaneers-move-roster-to-53#respondSat, 01 Sep 2018 22:28:00 +0000https://www.profootballrumors.com/?p=117146The Buccaneers have made the following transactions as they move to 53 players:

]]>0Buccaneers Re-Sign DB Javien Elliotthttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2018/03/buccaneers-re-sign-db-javien-elliott
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2018/03/buccaneers-re-sign-db-javien-elliott#respondSat, 10 Mar 2018 16:00:42 +0000https://www.profootballrumors.com/?p=97224The Buccaneers have re-signed defensive back Javien Elliott, reports ESPN’s Field Yates (via Twitter). Elliott was set to become an ERFA, and Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times tweets that the team only had to offer a one-year, minimum-salary deal.

The 2016 undrafted free agent out of Florida State has been with Tampa Bay for the past two years. After appearing in six games as a rookie, Elliott appeared in 15 games games (one start) in 2017, collecting five tackles. Since he only played 130 snaps, Elliott wasn’t included in Pro Football Focus‘ ranking of NFL cornerbacks, although his rating indicates that he would be listed in the 80-90 range (among 120 candidates).

The 24-year-old has an opportunity to be one of Tampa Bay’s top reserve backs in 2018. Besides projected starters Vernon Hargreaves and Ryan Smith, the Buccaneers are also rostering David Rivers and Reese Fleming.

Photo courtesy of USA Today Sports Images.

]]>0Buccaneers CB Jude Adjei-Barimah Suspended Four Gameshttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/11/buccaneers-cb-jude-adjei-barimah-suspended-four-games
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/11/buccaneers-cb-jude-adjei-barimah-suspended-four-games#respondWed, 23 Nov 2016 00:11:40 +0000https://pfr.traderumors.com/?p=45039It’s been a busy day for the Buccaneers, as the team lost a player on both sides of the ball. The organization announced that cornerback Jude Adjei-Barimah has been suspended four games for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances. Meanwhile, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports (via Twitter) that the Buccaneers have also placed offensive lineman Ben Gottschalkon the injured reserve. Cornerback Javien Elliot and offensive lineman Josh Allen have been promoted from the practice squad to take the open roster spots.

Adjei-Barimah, an undrafted free agent in 2015, has been relatively productive during his one-plus season in the league. Following a solid rookie campaign, the cornerback has compiled 22 tackles, two sacks, and two passes defended in 10 games (one start) this season. The second-year pro released a statement regarding the suspension:

“I take a lot of pride in the hard work and dedication that I put in all year in preparation for each season and that is why this situation is so difficult for me personally. As a member of this team, it is very disappointing to have to miss the next four games and not be out there battling with my teammates as we go down the stretch. I apologize to my family, the Bucs organization, my teammates, as well as the fans for this situation. I promise to stay focused and be ready for the last two games of the regular season.”

Gottschalk, a former undrafted rookie out of SMU, made his NFL debut earlier this month. The lineman started this past weekend’s contest against the Chiefs while his fellow lineman recovered from injury. The Buccaneers should see the return of three lineman this week in Kevin Pamphile, Evan Dietrich-Smith, and Leonard Wester.

The additions of Elliot and Allen will briefly fill the holes caused by Adjei-Barimah’s suspension and Gottschalk’s injury. Allen played three games for the Buccaneers back in 2014, while Elliot is a former walk-on for the FSU football team. The duo have spent the entire season on the Buccaneers’ practice squad.

Photo courtesy of USA Today Sports Images.

]]>0Sunday NFL Transactions: NFC Southhttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/09/sunday-nfl-transactions-nfc-south
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/09/sunday-nfl-transactions-nfc-south#respondMon, 05 Sep 2016 02:50:21 +0000https://pfr.traderumors.com/?p=36889Listed below are the Sunday roster moves for the four NFC South teams. Following the 53-man roster cutdown deadline yesterday, many teams will make slight tweaks to their rosters, claiming players off waivers or signing guys who clear waivers. Those transactions for the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are noted below.

Additionally, as of 12:00pm CT today, teams can begin constructing their 10-man practice squads. You can check out our glossary entry on practice squads to brush up on those changes, as well as all the other guidelines that govern the 10-man units, whose players practice with the team but aren’t eligible to suit up on Sundays.

Here are Sunday’s NFC South transactions, which will continue to be updated throughout the day. All links go to Twitter unless otherwise noted:

]]>0Buccaneers Down To 53 Man Rosterhttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/09/buccaneers-release-players-rookie
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/09/buccaneers-release-players-rookie#commentsFri, 02 Sep 2016 16:27:28 +0000https://pfr.traderumors.com/?p=36126The Buccaneers have trimmed down to 53 with more than 24 hours to go before the deadline. According to Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times, the following players have been dropped from the roster:

Among the cuts, Vitale’s is one of the most surprising. The Bucs are planning on carrying five tight ends, yet the sixth-round pick out of Northwestern apparently did not show enough to make the cut. The Bucs will have Cameron Brate, Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Luke Stocker, Brandon Myers, and UDFA Alan Crosson the roster to open up the season instead. Myers and Cross were both considered to be on the bubble somewhat, but they have impressed Dirk Koetter & Co. to the point where they are going to carry five tight ends and bounce a sixth-round pick in order to keep both of them. Myers was inactive for the Bucs’ final five games of 2015 as a healthy scratch.